Hansens Chronic Polyarthritis in a Child.

Authors :: Das A
Mondal R
Chatterjee K
Banerjee D
Source :: Indian pediatrics [Indian Pediatr] 2016 Aug 08; Vol. 53 (8), pp. 730-1. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Jun 01.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal manifestations of leprosy are often underdiagnosed and under-reported.<br />Case Characteristics: An 11-year old girl with leprosy presented with deforming symmetric polyarthritis with raised inflammatory parameters and erosion on imaging.<br />Observation: The patient was diagnosed to have Hansens chronic polyarthritis and treatment started with non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs and methotrexate.<br />Message: Hansen chronic polyarthritis is a rare differential of juvenile chronic arthritis in children.